Prohibition Answers

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Was Sam Mobley for or against Prohibition?

for

against

Why did Mobley say that Prohibition was wrong?

Government was acting as a servant of big business.

Biblical stories show that alcohol is a problem.

Morality should be addressed by religion, not the government.

The system was not perfect.

Was MacCurrie for or against Prohibition?

for

against

According to the interview, who was Sullivan’s toughest opponent?

alcohol

Jim Corbett

Billy Sunday

the city editor

Sam Mobley [___]

finances

personal experience

religion

Which of MacCurrie’s statements best summarizes his opinion of Prohibition?

“I wonder was that ever fought out in the courts. Seems to me it was illegal.”

“You can't tell me he didn't have that half pint when he went in there.”

“Accomplished nothin' and did a lot of harm.”

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